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The settings below are related to the OpenCart App.

Installation

  • From Settings > Apps, click OpenCart and click Active.
  • Once the app is installed go to Settings > OpenCart and enter the OpenCart details. To get the Username and API key enter the admin area of OpenCart and go to System >Users > API . You’ll see a predefined user named Default. Edit it generate the API key, then set the Status to enable. Next, add your IP to list of permitted for API access.
  • With a file manager or FTP, edit file catalog/controller/common/header.php in the OpenCart installation folder and add the following key-value in $data variable:
  • Edit the file /catalog/view/theme/default/template/common/header.twig and add <script>{{ script }}</script> somewhere within the <head> tag. Mind that if you are not using the default theme the path will be different.
  • Enter the OpenCart Extensions page and click the top-right button Update.
  • Download the sb.php file and upload it into catalog/controller/api.

FAQs About Opencart

Q: Does CHAT App (CHAT.devad.io) support multiple OpenCart stores?
Yes, CHAT App (CHAT.devad.io) supports OpenCart Multistore.

Q: Which OpenCart versions are supported by CHAT App (CHAT.devad.io)?
Currently, only OpenCart 3 is supported.

Q: How do I install and activate the CHAT App (CHAT.devad.io) in OpenCart?
From Settings > Apps, click and enter your license key. For cloud version, click Active to install and activate the app.

Q: How do I generate the Username and API key needed for integration?
In the OpenCart admin area, go to System > Users > API, then edit the predefined user named Default. Generate the API key and enable the Status. Add your IP to the list of permitted IPs for API access.

Q: What file needs editing to pass the logged-in customer data to CHAT App (CHAT.devad.io)?
Edit the file catalog/controller/common/header.php and add the provided key-value pairs in the $data variable to include customer information.

Q: Where should I add the CHAT App (CHAT.devad.io) script in the OpenCart theme?
Edit /catalog/view/theme/default/template/common/header.twig and add <script>{{ chatdevadio }}</script> within the <head> tag. The path may vary if not using the default theme.

Q: What do I need to do after editing the files for CHAT App (CHAT.devad.io) integration?
Enter the Extensions page and click the top-right Update button, then upload the sb.php file into catalog/controller/api.

Q: Can CHAT App (CHAT.devad.io) automatically identify logged-in OpenCart customers?
Yes, it automatically identifies logged-in OpenCart customers, including their details, and registers them on CHAT App (CHAT.devad.io).

Q: Is it possible to manually import existing OpenCart customers into CHAT App (CHAT.devad.io)?
Yes, CHAT App (CHAT.devad.io) allows manual import of existing customers with one click.

Q: Do I need to reapply code changes after updating CHAT App (CHAT.devad.io) in OpenCart?
Yes, on update you have to apply the code changes again.

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